Spring clean your student accommodation

Not going to lie, there’s something about springtime that makes you wanna get your life together…

Soooo, how’s your accomm looking? With uni assignments, nights out and the occasional midnight snack, we get it- it’s a mess. Check out our tips for making your space feel clean and calm, and drag your housemates along for the ride.

1. Clear the clutter

The best place to start with a spring clean is defo the declutter. Do you really need to keep that bar crawl top from Freshers’? Clear out any clothes, accessories and shoes you’re not going to wear anymore and either stick them on Vinted, Depop or eBay or give them to your local charity shop.

2. Give the grimy areas a deep clean

You might be trying to avoid the plughole FULL of hair or the dirty, sticky floors, but let’s be real: it’s there. Tackle the grimmest bits first, and you’ll feel soo relieved when they’re done.

3. Tackle the kitchen

However hard you try, communal areas like the kitchen are hard to keep clean, so this might take a while. Clear everything out of the fridge and cupboards, check dates and give it a good scrub. Clear the sink and draining board, and give the sink a good old clean too (rubber gloves 100% recommended).

4. Empty the bins

Ignore the (useless) bin rota and get them emptied! There’s nothing worse than a bin stacked up like Jenga, so clear the decks and start again. Still smelling a weird smell? Use some antibac spray to freshen it all up.

5. Time for storage

If you’re struggling to keep your space tidy, maybe you need some storage to keep everything in check? Box up old notebooks, use organisers for your toiletries and make sure you have a little bin in your room to keep everything tidy. Check out The Range for lots of storage solutions.

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